Summer Civil Engineer Intern – Land Development

papedawson; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027 focusing on land development. The intern will support project teams under a licensed P.E., assisting with design tasks on residential and commercial developments.

This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and coordination in a collaborative engineering environment, including site visits, grading, drainage, and utility layouts, under

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates under supervision
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters, project objectives, and constraints
• Analyze key design features to ensure alignment with project purpose, technical requirements, and applicable standards
• Utilize computer-aided engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) to produce drawings, exhibits, and supporting documents
• Support the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and engineering studies using company-approved formats
• Participate in site visits, field activities, construction observation, and data collection as assigned
• Assist with redlines, submittals, preparation of exhibits, and record (as-built) drawings
• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience, proficiency, and technical understanding develop
• Assist in the design and preparation of plans for residential, commercial, and site development projects, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts
• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Support permitting and coordination activities related to land development projects
• Additional related duties as needed

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027 focusing on land development. The intern will support project teams under a licensed P.E., assisting with design tasks on residential and commercial developments.

This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and coordination in a collaborative engineering environment, including site visits, grading, drainage, and utility layouts, under